Write the Phrase as a Mathematical Expression

question 37

Multiple Choice

Write the phrase as a mathematical expression. Use x as the variable.
-Some number increased by 80

• A)80
• B)x - 80
• C)x + 80
• D)80x

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Definitions:

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